About this Qualified Bus Driver role at Arriva
Qualified Bus Driver (PCV Category D Licence)
£16.06 – £22.07 per hour + Excellent Benefits
Drive London Forward with Arriva
You're already qualified – now join one of London's leading bus operators and take the next step in your career.
At Arriva London, you'll do more than drive a bus. You'll help keep the capital moving, connecting people to work, education, family and everything in between. Every journey makes a difference.
Whether you're looking for better pay, career progression or long-term stability, Arriva offers a rewarding career with one of the UK's most established transport operators.
Why Join Arriva London?
Every day, our drivers transport nearly 300 million passengers and travel over 50 million miles across the capital.
As we continue investing in our people and transition to a fully electric fleet by 2030, there's never been a better time to join our team.
Pay & Overtime
0–12 months experience
- £16.06 – £20.00 per hour
12 months–3 years' experience
- £16.41 – £20.51 per hour
3+ years' experience
- £17.66 – £22.07 per hour
Already experienced?
If you've held a PCV licence and worked as a bus driver for at least 12 months within the last 4 years, you'll join on our 2nd–3rd year pay rate.
You'll also receive:
- Sign-on to sign-off pay
- Premium rates after 9pm
- Weekend enhancements
- Overtime paid for all hours worked above your contracted hours
Benefits
We look after our drivers with a competitive benefits package including:
- Free travel on TfL and Arriva bus services for you and one nominated household member
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing CPC training
- Road Safety Reward Scheme – earn £50 vouchers for safe driving
- Career progression into Training, Engineering, Operations and Management
- Cycle to Work scheme
Working Pattern
You'll work a rotating pattern of 5 days on, 2 days off, with shifts planned 6–8 weeks in advance, helping you plan your life outside of work.
Typical shift start times include:
- 🌅 Mornings from 4:00am
- ☀️ Afternoons from 12:00pm
- 🌙 Evenings from 6:00pm
Regular overtime is available, depending on business needs.
Please note: Fixed shifts (such as permanent mornings or evenings) are not available.
What You'll Need
To join Arriva London you'll need:
- A valid PCV Category D licence
- To be aged 18 or over
- No more than 6 penalty points
- A current Licence for London, if you've worked for another London bus operator within the last six months
- To pass a drug and alcohol screening
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
More Than Just a Driving Job
When you join Arriva, you're joining a business that invests in its people. Many of our managers, instructors and operational leaders started their careers behind the wheel.
If you're looking for a long-term career with opportunities to develop, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep London moving.
Not Qualified Yet?
If you don't currently hold a PCV licence but are interested in becoming a bus driver, take a look at our Trainee Bus Driver opportunities. We provide fully paid training, support you every step of the way, and help you gain the qualifications needed to start your new career.
